We are approaching the end of the monarch presence for this year as migration is underway. We have noted an uptick in adult monarchs visiting our yard, nectaring on favorite plants such as zinnia, aster, and sedum. Yesterday, two were noted to have tattered and faded wings. They must have travelled far already – perhaps…
Month: September 2021
Fall in the Coulee Region
Today is the first day of September and the first day of school in our area. Why we start on a Wednesday, have Labor Day off and are in our third week before the students have a full week of classes is beyond me. But, that’s the way it goes and has gone for a…


